Cultural Resource Coordinator

**_**Indigenous Women are encouraged to apply. First preference will be given to all qualified Indigenous applicants. This role can be located in anyone of our sites - we offer remote/hybrid options.**_**

**Why make ONWA your career choice?**

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Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change. ONWA prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is generous and supports our workforce and their family members:_**
- Competitive salaries
- Generous paid vacation time
- Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
- Additional paid stat and civic holidays
- 35-hour work week
- Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision and EAP. All premiums covered by the employer.
- Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account
- Competitive Retirement Savings Plan up to 16% with organization match pending position
- Paid sick days
- Paid cultural/personal wellness days
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
- Ongoing professional development.
- Possible reimbursement on portion of cell phone and internet expenses
- Remote/hybrid work offered for various positions

**VISION**:
At the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA), we celebrate and honour the safety and healing of Indigenous Women and Girls as they take up their leadership roles in the family, community, provincially, nationally, and internationally for generations to come.

**MANDATE**:
The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) is a not-for-profit organization that empowers and supports Indigenous women and their families in the province of Ontario. ONWA encourages the participation of Indigenous women in the development of Federal, Provincial, Municipal/ Local government policies that impact their lives and ensure issues affecting Indigenous women and their families are heard at key government tables.

ONWA is committed to providing services that strengthen communities and guarantees the preservation of Indigenous culture, identity, art, language, and heritage. Ending violence against Indigenous women and their families and ensuring equal access to justice, education, health, environmental stewardship, and economic development, sits at the cornerstone of the organization. ONWA insists on social and cultural well - being for all Indigenous women and their families, so that all women, regardless of tribal heritage may live their best lives.

**SCOPE**:
The **Cultural Resource Coordinator** (Indigenous Cultural Knowledge keeper) role is a key component in the delivery of the ONWA Community Development Programs and ensures a range of wholistic services are provided.

This position is responsible for providing education and training on cultural practices, teachings, ceremonies and traditions to children, youth, families, community members, staff, and other community service providers. The Cultural Resource Coordinator will build relationships to share with knowledge keepers and elders across the province to build inclusivity of cultural services across Ontario.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Post-secondary diploma/degree in Social Sciences, Indigenous Studies, Women’s Studies, Recreation or Health Sciences with a minimum three (3) years work experience or combination of work and lived experience related to the role.
- Knowledge and experience in conducting traditional ceremonies including protocol around sweat lodge, pipe, drum, etc.
- Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous cultures, traditions, ceremony and connecting Community Members to cultural practices that can be used in supporting Community Members.
- Thorough knowledge and experience working in and with a gender-based lens/perspective.
- Awareness of the recent, historical, and intergenerational trauma that Indigenous women and their families may have experienced.
- Understanding of cultural trauma-informed care and wise practices in providing trauma-informed care.
- A willingness to work flexible hours as needed to provide ongoing support and services to Community Members.
- Ability to travel when required.
- Ability to speak an Indigenous Languages is considered an asset.
- Must be physically fit and able to carry out land-based activities and ceremonies
- Knowledge of Indigenous, Metis and Inuit cultural and practices.
- Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction and be able to improve performance through management feedback.
- Valid G Class Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle with 2 million liability insurance and a clean drivers abstract.
- A working cellular phone and internet access is required within this position
- Must be willing and able to work a flexible working from home arrangement if required. This may include a combination of virtual remote work in your home and in office arrangements. This will be based on operational needs and will be determined by the ONWA.
- Current, valid vulnera